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Tendonitis Treatment in West Los Angeles
6 holistic practitioners in West Los Angeles who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
6 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Tendonitis
Gabriel distinguishes acute tendonitis (inflammation—treat with rest, ice, anti-inflammatories) from chronic tendinosis (degeneration—requires regenerative treatment to stimulate healing, not just anti-inflammatories). Protocol: 1) Acute phase (first 2 weeks): rest, ice, anti-inflammatory supplement...
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Key Supplements
- Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (anti-inflammatory enzyme)
- MSM 2-4g/day (sulfur compound—supports collagen, reduces pain)
- Vitamin C 2000mg/day (collagen synthesis critical for tendon healing)
Key Lab Markers
- Ultrasound (first-line imaging—shows tendon thickening, tears, calcifications, hyperemia—blood flow indicating inflammation)
- MRI (if diagnosis uncertain—shows tendon pathology, partial/complete tears, surrounding soft tissue)
- X-ray (shows calcific tendonitis—calcium deposits in tendon, rules out bone pathology)
- Blood tests if systemic cause suspected: Rheumatoid Factor, Anti-CCP (inflammatory arthritis), Uric acid (gout can mimic tendonitis), Fasting glucose, HbA1c (diabetes impairs healing), Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism associated with tendon issues), Vitamin D, magnesium (deficiencies impair healing)
Practitioners in West Los Angeles for Tendonitis
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#1
86GPS
Westside Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Jennifer Lee, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
West Los Angeles, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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86GPS
Westside Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Jennifer Lee, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
West Los Angeles, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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85GPS
In8Love Wellness
RelevantIn8Love Wellness·DC Team
4.5(50)
In8Love Wellness, West Los Angeles, CA 90025
✓ AcupunctureChiropractic Care
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84GPS
Health Atlast West LA
RelevantHealth Atlast West LA·DC Team
4.5(50)
Health Atlast West LA, West Los Angeles, CA 90025
✓ AcupunctureChiropractic Carenutritional counseling
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